You Need an RV Gate Valve on Your Sewer Pipe | Easy RV Gate Valve Installation

[@WhyWait]

Nicely explained. Those things are game changers and a must! Can really prevent some nasty experiences especially if a black tank accidentally opens during travel or leaks a bit.

[@HintonTheTrail]

It has helped stop some embarrassing and disgusting moment!! 😂😂

[@BrokenwyngzOIF]

Thanks so much for detailed video! Your support system did great with questions for us newbies to the camper life!❤

[@HintonTheTrail]

That’s fantastic to hear, thank you for taking the time to comment!!

[@DS-bc9xg]

THANKS! Your wife's questions were very helpful for those of us just learning😊

[@HintonTheTrail]

Her questions have helped me avoid a lot of mistakes. 🤣

[@TakeATripTogether]

I'm actually kind of surprised that RVs don't come with that gate installed because I can't imagine it's real sanitary to have things leaking out without it. Your wife is a great prompter to help you remember to explain all of the steps to us! Nice and detailed tutorial.

[@HintonTheTrail]

We talked with a manufacturer and they don’t install them because of liability. Some people forget to open it before they dump their tanks so it back fills and can end up backfilling the black into the gray. I guess some people open both tanks at the same time or something. I wish they added them on at the factory too but understand why they don’t. Thank you for watching and supporting!! -Chris & Suzannah

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@HintonTheTrail Oh, that makes sense. Yuck!

[@543whitey]

also, more expense!

[@TakeATripTogether]

@@543whitey True...

[@leemontes2713]

Hi. You ROCK BROE.

[@HintonTheTrail]

Thank you!

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Just saying hi. Shelley and I think that you did an excellent job of explaining the steps. I've dealt with the number two world in a house and speaking from experience. I know you want those cuts to be flush otherwise, you might get a little poo-poo seeping out around your brand new pipe. Thank you for sharing. Peace and Safe Travels.

[@HintonTheTrail]

No one want poo coming around 😂😂. Thanks guys!

[@LetsHeadWherever]

Dude, get out of my head 😜 I consider an RV Airflow, I see your video. I line up some soft starts, I see your video. I’m looking to upgrade our screw on gate valve, bam 💥 I see this video 😂 Let me know what my next upgrade will be 🤙

[@HintonTheTrail]

😂😂😂. I feel the same way about a lot of other creators. It’s like keepin’ up with the Jones’. Not sure we’re gonna have one for awhile. We’ve got a lot of other stuff to get caught up on. We have a few giveaways coming up (it’s gonna be awesome) and then some follow up vids. -Chris.

[@0808dsmith]

Good job! I put a gate valve at the front of our pipe. Bought one that attached to the bayonet lugs at the front of our pipe. It works just fine! Best update so far!

[@HintonTheTrail]

Nice! How long did it take you to install?

[@0808dsmith]

@@HintonTheTrail About a minute! It locked into the same lugs as the front cap! Cost a shade over $30.

[@HintonTheTrail]

@@0808dsmith awesome. Great idea, thank you for sharing! -Chris

[@NursingOurTravelBug]

Thank you so much for doing this video! You made it look very easy. This is the next project on our list.

[@HintonTheTrail]

We're glad it helped. It's one of the easiest and best cheap upgrades you can do. Whatever keeps surprise leaks from happening is good in our book!!!

[@RoadVenturesUSA]

Great job explaining that. We have the twist on one and I have been thinking about going with a more permanent solution like this. Reason to go permanent, well, what will twist on, will also twist off. Found out the hard way while flushing the black tank our first month on the road. Also, with the twist on kind, we had the seal go bad. -Corey

[@HintonTheTrail]

Ohhh, didn’t even think about a twist on. I guess it’d be easier to install but yeah, easier to remove. This was wicked easy to do. It’s also fun to use a saw every now and again. You don’t get to do that a lot when you’re RVing. 😂😂-Chris

[@johnwood551]

Good idea and nicely done . Thanks

[@HintonTheTrail]

Thank you.

[@TheHungryCubanAdventures]

Nicely done. 👏👏👏

[@HintonTheTrail]

Thank you! Love having this simple gate. Makes hooking up so much…cleaner. 😂😂

[@MacieHollinsworth]

Thank you for your help

[@HintonTheTrail]

You’re welcome. Hope the install went well.

[@geoireland]

Can you tell me where you purchased the connector pipe between the new waste gate and the pipe where w\you made the cut?

[@HintonTheTrail]

I just went to a local hardware store that was in the town we were in. Home Depot, Lowe’s, Ace, etc would have what you need.

[@LauraLindaStrickland]

Thx so much

[@HintonTheTrail]

You’re welcome.

[@n.elliott9122]

Probably been said already but the cleaner softens the pipe and when you follow the rules you put PVC together once you've slathered it with glue and you give it an eighth of a turn and that smears the plastic and creates a weld.

[@HintonTheTrail]

Here’s the instructions straight from Oatey. They say 1/4 turn. www.oatey.com/faqs-blog-videos-case-studies/blog/how-complete-perfect-solvent-cement-joint

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Yes, we do. We keep forgetting to order one when we are in a spot to get mail.

[@HintonTheTrail]

Ha ha, it happens. We bought one and it sat under the trailer for 4 months. 😂😂

[@FamilyonStandby]

We just had to re-install ours before this trip because our pipe collapsed and dragged on the pavement for 50+ miles! Ground it right off…

[@HintonTheTrail]

😮😮😮. Wow, that is quite an experience!! Did it cause any damage to the trailer?

[@FamilyonStandby]

@@HintonTheTrail Nothing major. The grey tank connection is leaking now, but it’s fine enough that we can make it home before we have to do anything further. Not a fast leak, at least.

[@HintonTheTrail]

Sounds like you got lucky. Might be able to drain the tank and throw some J-B Weld or something on it to stop the leak. It’s cheap and fast to use. Sometimes small leaks turn in to big ones if not addressed. Anyway, run to a hardware store and look for a weld that works on ABS pipe. Good luck! -Chris & Suzannah

[@robnbagg8406]

Where did you purchase the valve great video

[@HintonTheTrail]

We picked ours up at an RV parts store but you can get them from Amazon or another online retailer. The rest of the pipe, etc., were purchased at a local hardware store.

[@matthewmcclendon2501]

Was this a 3” to 3” coupling?

[@HintonTheTrail]

It’s a piece of pipe that allows you to connect two other pieces on to it. It will have a raised ridge in the center that you’ll push the pipes up to on each side. Any hardware store should have one.

[@HintonTheTrail]

And apparently I should have read this better. I thought you asked “What”. 😂😂. Yes, we used a 3” on ours. It will depend on what size your pipe is though and how you want to attach it.

[@goinsomewhere5700]

Hi

[@HintonTheTrail]

Hello!

[@RondaShrader]

I have a gate valve already and I get that little trickle/leak. Is there a seal I can replace? Or do I need a new gate valve?

[@HintonTheTrail]

There may be dirt/debris caught in the gate I would clean it out really well (probably not a fun job) before looking to replace it.

[@bobabooie6389]

HI👍🇺🇲

[@HintonTheTrail]

Hello

[@SamCarleton]

Hi

[@HintonTheTrail]

Hello